There are lots of Lunar New Year celebrations around town these days. Ushering in the Chinese New Year is a Very Big Deal in Metro Vancouver with our sizeable Chinese-Canadian population. But if you’re looking for a smaller, cosier, kid-friendly event for the family, you can’t beat Wesbrook Village.

A few fun facts about this year’s Lunar New Year: It’s the Chinese Year of the Dog so if you have a little one on the way, they will be a year of the dog just like Justin Bieber, Mother Teresa and Winston Churchill (a renowned dog lover). According to lore, they will be communicative, dedicated, serious, and responsible in work resulting in a high chance of success! Woof! Woof!

Lunar New Year at Wesbrook Village

Traditional Lion Dance

12:30 pm to 2:00 pmLions will leap and roar throughout the village from shop to shop to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck to Wesbrook Village in the new Lunar Year. If you’ve never witnessed a Lion Dance, it’s quite thrilling and the kids will love it! You might even leave with a lucky red envelope. The Lion Dance starts in Norman Mackenzie Square (in front of BierCraft Restaurant).

Wesbrook Village is a collection of shops and residences on Vancouver’s West Side. Located on a spectacular peninsula known for its ocean views, old-growth forest, outdoor recreation and the tier-one University of British Columbia, Wesbrook is an ideal starting point for an hour of excitement or a lifetime of enrichment. With over 5 parks and playgrounds, a new community centre and over 200 events and activities throughout the year, come experience what Wesbrook Village has to offer! www.discoverwesbrook.com

Community and Content Manager and at Crisp Media. She's a Vancouver mom to a cute (but wild) little boy who loves to run, jump, play and eat. They can be found in cafes, ice cream shops, and funky new restaurants around Vancouver ... when they aren't at the beach, in the woods or at the ball diamond!